Posts Tagged ‘Lagarde’
Sterling Holds Firm, Euro Weakens, Dollar Gains as US Election and Central Banks Take Focus
GBP Sterling has been one of the best-performing major currencies in 2024, thanks to the Bank of England’s cautious stance on cutting interest rates and better-than-expected economic data earlier in the year. If the upcoming budget is well received, and the BoE continues to take a measured approach to rate reductions, the Pound could maintain…
Read MoreCentral Bank Decisions Steal the Spotlight
GBP Pound Sterling is currently in a holding pattern, exhibiting sideways movement as it grapples with anticipation surrounding several high-impact data releases scheduled for this week. With GBP/EUR hovering around the 1.17 mark and GBP/USD around 1.27, investors and speculators are exercising caution as they await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Wednesday and…
Read MoreSterling Struggles Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty, Euro Faces Headwinds and USD Regains Momentum
GBP Sterling faced additional downward pressure against the Dollar, extending its correction below the critical support level at 1.2200. This decline in GBP|USD coincides with a shift in market sentiment towards increased risk aversion. The primary reason for this shift is the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has raised concerns about potential global repercussions. The conflict…
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